Baked Blackened Salmon with Mango Avocado Salsa
Baked Blackened Salmon with Mango Avocado Salsa is a vibrant and healthy dish featuring spicy, seasoned salmon fillets topped with a refreshing salsa of sweet mango, creamy avocado, and zesty lime. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush salmon fillets with olive oil and rub with blackening seasoning on all sides.
- Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon bakes, prepare the salsa by combining mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Gently toss to combine.
- Remove salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2–3 minutes.
- Top each fillet with a generous spoonful of mango avocado salsa before serving.
Notes
- Use a firm but ripe mango and avocado for the best salsa texture.
- The salsa can be made up to 1 hour ahead and chilled.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or greens for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with salsa
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg